This video is closed-captioned. Today, we will talk about 20 of the
world's greatest natural wonders for the bucket list that you must visit before you die.
Let's get started. #1
Grand Prismatic Spring This magnificent spring
is fed by water that rises the equivalent of a ten-story building deep within the Earth.
The deep blue waters are surrounded by brilliant green, orange, and yellow bands
that give off steam like a fresh cup of coffee. The Grand Prismatic Spring stares at you from
Yellowstone's Midway Geyser Basin as if it were Earth's beautiful eye. Amidst the Teton Mountains
and endangered grizzlies and elk, this place will take your breath away without you even trying.
Three hundred sixty feet long and 160 feet wide, the spring is nothing short of grand.
#2 Grand Canyon
The Grand Canyon's immense size is overwhelming as it plunges to a depth of 6,000 feet. The
beautifully carved rocks began to form 70 million years ago, long before the dinosaurs existed. The
legendary Arizona landmark is home to more than 70 different animals, and it has great spiritual
significance for the Hopi Native American tribe. They believe it is a gateway to the afterlife. A
member of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, the copper-colored canyon stretches 18 miles.
#3 The Great Barrier Reef
With 900 islands and 2,900 reefs, the Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef
system. Each island is picture-perfect. Several adventures are available,
such as snorkeling, scuba diving, and aircraft or helicopter tours. The word 'epic' is thrown around
a lot regarding mediocre things. However, the Great Barrier Reef is truly epic. It's one of the
Seven Natural Wonders of the World; it is longer than the Great Wall of China, and it is the only
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Harbor of Rio de Janeiro It stands as one of the Seven Natural
Wonders of the World, the harbor of Rio De Janeiro is as iconic on-screen as it is in the real world.
One of Rio de Janeiro's largest bays is surrounded by Sugar Loaf Mountain, the hills of Tijuca, and
the world-famous Corcovado peak, where the statue of Jesus presides over the city. The large bay
surrounded by mountains captivated the explorers and named the harbor after discovering it.
#5 Mount Everest
Mount Everest, the tallest mountain on Earth, is in Nepal, Tibet, and China. In 1856,
Mount Everest was first measured at 8840m high. In 1955, they adjusted the height to 8848m, which is
still the official height of Nepal. Despite this, there is a discrepancy in the Chinese claim Mount
Everest is 8844m high. The Himalayan region offers stunning scenery, lakes, rides, and,
of course, opportunities for climbing. Only professionals climb the mountain,
and it is the ultimate life challenge. But anyone can find a great trail to hike or climb.
#6 Aurora Borealis
Aurora Borealis, Northern Lights, consists of the eerily gorgeous green lights produced
by electrically charged particles from the sun colliding with Earth's atmosphere. The indigenous
people believe the lights to be the spirits of the dead passing to the heavens and the whistling
noise they make as their voices. Even though they look supernatural, these wonderful strokes
of paint are awe-inspiring. You can witness this phenomenon in Alaska or parts of Canada's
northwest and Scandinavian Countries. #7
Milford Sound, New Zealand New Zealand's South Island is home
to Milford Sound, an inlet in the southwest. Mitre Peak, rainforests, and waterfalls like
Stirling and Bowen falls, which plummet down its sheer sides, are among its top attractions.
There are fur seal colonies, penguins, and dolphins in the inlet. We can see black corals and
other marine life at the Milford Discovery Centre and Underwater Observatory. Various boat tours are
available in the area. #8
Victoria Falls, border of Zambia and Zimbabwe Among the most popular and beautiful waterfalls
in the world can be found on the Zambezi River in Africa. The river's waterfalls are straight
down for 354 ft (108 m). Because of its width (1,708 m/5,604 ft), water sprays rise very high
and can be seen many kilometers away. As well as admiring its powerful plunge,
you can also visit the Devil's Pool, a naturally formed pool on Zambia's side. The current weakens
from September to December, and some adventurers swim in it just a few feet away from the abyss.
#9 Great Wall of China
To say it was great might be an understatement. China's Great Wall is estimated to be about 5,500
miles (8,850 km) long; however, a disputed Chinese study claims it is 13,170 miles (21,200 km). The
construction began in the 7th century BCE and lasted for two millennia. Even though
the structure is called a "wall," it consists of two parallel walls for considerable distances.
There are also watchtowers and barracks along the bulwark. One thing that wasn't so great about the
wall was its effectiveness. Even though the wall was built to prevent invasions,
it was not secure. Scholars have noted that it served more as "political propaganda."
#10 Machu Picchu
In 1911, Hiram Bingham stumbled upon this Incan ruin near Cuzco,
Peru, and thought it was Vilcabamba, a hidden Incan stronghold used by the Incas during
the 16th-century rebellion against Spanish rule. Though that claim was later disproved,
scholars debate Machu Picchu's purpose. "Virgins of the Sun" lived in convents under a vow of
chastity. Some believe it was a royal retreat, while others believe it was a pilgrimage site.
Machu Picchu is one of the few major pre-Columbian ruins still virtually
intact to date. (It apparently shouldn't be the site of a beer commercial. In 2000,
a crane used for such an ad fell and cracked the monument.) Although tucked away in the Andes
Mountains, the city is dotted with residential areas, agricultural terraces, and temples.
#11 Colosseum
Vespasian ordered the construction of the Colosseum in Rome in the first century.
The amphitheater measures 620 by 513 feet (189 by 156 meters) and features a complex
vault system. The stadium could hold 50,000 spectators who watched a variety of events.
Gladiator fights were perhaps the most notable, but men battling animals was also common.
Occasionally, water was pumped into the Colosseum for mock naval engagements. According to some
estimates, whether Christians were martyred there, specifically by being thrown to lions,
around 500,000 people may have died in the Colosseum. Several animals were
captured there and then killed, leading to the extinction of certain species.
#12 Dead Sea
Located in Israel, the Dead Sea is the lowest point on Earth at 430.5 meters below sea level.
A crown of golden brown hills surrounds the lake, and salt crystals jut out of its
surface. It was named the Dead Sea because it is eight times saltier than the ocean,
making it impossible for algae and fish to survive there.
You can float effortlessly in the lake since the water is incredibly buoyant. In addition,
its black mud can act on you therapeutically, allowing you to pause and take a break here.
#13 Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Hawaii is one of the most beautiful places on Earth, but one of the most sought-after
experiences for many visiting is to see a live volcano encounter there. Witnessing the Kilauea
Volcano erupt molten lava is a unique experience that no one should miss. Kilauea and Mauna Loa,
a volcano taller than Everest, bleed fire into the Earth. You can go backpacking on the rough
lava trails if you're up for it. A World Heritage site and an international biosphere by the United
Nations, the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is a place you must see in your lifetime.
#14 Matterhorn
On the Italian-Swiss border, the Matterhorn is the most recognizable peak of the Alps,
inspiring the iconic Disneyland attraction. This snow-covered 15,000-foot mountain is an evergreen
pop culture icon, even larger mountains. Climbers looking for a thrilling adventure continue to
visit the pyramid-shaped mountain. Visit the igloo village at the base of the Matterhorn if
you decide to ascend the epic mountain. #15
Zhangjiajie National Forest Park Zhangjiajie National Forest Park inspired
James Cameron's Avatar movie. Known originally as the Southern Sky Column, the Avatar Hallelujah
Mountain has pillar-like formations formed by years of physical erosion that look as if they are
the homes of mythical creatures. As you look out on the 'First Bridge under Heaven,' the floating
rocks will give you the feeling of being in an alternate universe, especially when the park is
covered in clouds. The natural wonder of China has 243 quartzite sandstone formations.
#16 Chichén Itzá
Chichén Itzá is on the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico, where it flourished during the ninth and
tenth centuries CE. The Mayan Itzá tribe built many important monuments and temples, strongly
influenced by the Toltecs. El Castillo ("The Castle"), which rises 79 feet (24 meters) above
the Main Plaza, is the tallest. As a testament to the Mayans' astronomical abilities, the structure
consists of 365 steps, corresponding to the number of days in a year. A stone snake head
at the base is visible at the base of the pyramid during the spring and autumnal equinoxes when the
setting sun casts shadows that appear to be a serpent slithering down the north stairway.
#17 Sahara Desert
Totaling ten countries, the Sahara Desert is the third-largest desert globally.
With a few thousand square miles left over, the United States can fit inside the desert's
9,200,000 square kilometers. There are over a thousand species of plants in this epic desert,
and some areas have dunes that are 400 feet tall. The desert is also the site of
the toughest marathon. Marathon De Sables is an annual run in southern Morocco held
in April and costs $4,500 per runner. If adventurers are looking for a challenge,
the 150-mile marathon is run over seven days, with the participant carrying everything they need.
#18 Paricutin Volcano
Scientists and news reporters were immediately drawn to the Paricutin volcano when it erupted
in 1943 from the cornfield of local farmer Dionisio Pulido. Fire and lava from the
Paricutin volcano buried two villages, but in 1952, the volcano eruptions stopped. The mountain
reached a height of 9,210 feet and became one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World in 1997.
You can now see one of the youngest volcanoes on Earth as it remains dormant. The volcano's crater
stretches 200 meters, and adventurous souls can climb the cone and walk around the perimeter.
#19 Redwood National Park
Discover the giant trees of the Earth at the Redwood National Park.
In this park, nature gives you an idea of how vast natural things on the planet are,
dwarfing all of life's minor problems serenely. Look at the park's 1,500-year-old Big Tree,
which is 350 feet tall with a circumference of 68 feet. Even in California's famous park, you can
visit the Star Wars Tree, a section of the park that has been transformed into the Moon of Endor,
where Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia chased stormtroopers on lightning-quick land speeders.
#20 Niagara Falls
Three waterfalls make up the magnificent Niagara Falls, straddling the international
border between Canada and New York. With over 168,000 cubic feet of water flow,
Niagara Falls has the highest flow rate of any waterfall in the United States. The 165-feet
vertical drop of the waterfalls is an incredible sight to see. Approximately 10,000 years ago,
the Wisconsin glaciation, which also created the Great Lakes and the Niagara River, began
this thunderous natural wonder. Niagara Falls is a visual treasure and a source of hydropower
that produces vast quantities of electricity. Well, that is all for today's video. I hope you
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